Hollywood legend Peter Fonda dies aged 79
Legendary actor and Easy Rider star Peter Fonda has died aged 79.
The son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda died on Friday after suffering respiratory failure from lung cancer, his family said in a statement.
"It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away," the family said.
Fonda died at his home in Los Angeles on Friday morning, according to the statement.
"While we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life," the family said.
"In honour of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom," it added.
Born into Hollywood royalty as Henry Fonda’s only son, Peter Fonda carved his own path with his non-conformist tendencies and earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing “Easy Rider”.
He never won an Oscar but would later be nominated for best actor in “Ulee’s Gold”.
The family says this is one of the saddest moments of their lives and asks for privacy.
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